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- the present invention relates to an adjustable bed foundation.
- the present invention relates to an adjustable bed foundation that makes use of an articulating frame including a head section and stationary section, where the stationary section is secured to one or more cross members to reduce deflection of and damage to the adjustable bed foundation upon rotating the head section upward.
- Bed assemblies that make use of adjustable foundations are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditional bed assemblies. Unlike traditional bed assemblies that make use of rigid box springs or other similar bases, a bed assembly that makes use of an adjustable foundation can readily be adjusted by articulating the foundation into a desired ergonomic position. In other words, by articulating the adjustable foundation, a user can readily change the position of the mattress lying on the adjustable foundation and, consequently, can quickly match the position of the mattress to their specific preferences and, at least partially, individualize his or her level of sleep comfort.
- adjustable bed foundations can frequently lead to a number of issues.
- an articulating metal frame is commonly attached directly to the side rails of the adjustable bed foundation.
- the side rails of the adjustable bed foundation often undergo an amount of deflection and bowing that is caused by the weight of the mattress and any users positioned on the mattress, and that, in turn, can lead to damage to the side rails of the adjustable bed foundation.
- the articulating metal frames are frequently secured to the remainder of the adjustable bed foundation using screws that are driven vertically through the metal frame and into the top of the adjustable bed foundation.
- screws that are driven vertically through the metal frame and into the top of the adjustable bed foundation.
- the vertical placement of the screws alone or in connection with the loosening of the vertical screws over a time period, allows the metal frame to move relative to the remainder of the adjustable foundation. Such movement then results in significant noise issues that reduce the enjoyment and appeal provided by the adjustable bed foundations to users.
- the present invention includes an adjustable bed foundation.
- the present invention includes an adjustable bed foundation that makes use of an articulating frame including a head section and stationary section, where the stationary section is secured to one or more cross members to reduce deflection of and damage to the adjustable bed foundation upon rotating the head section upward.
- an adjustable bed foundation in one exemplary embodiment of the present invention, includes an outer support structure having a head rail, a foot rail, a first side rail, and a second side rail.
- the foot rail is spaced apart and parallel to the head rail.
- the first side rail then extends from the head rail to the foot rail
- the second side rail extends from the head rail to the foot rail in a direction parallel to the first side rail, such that, upon the joining together of the rails via corner brackets, the head rail, the foot rail, the first side rail, and the second side rail collectively define both a perimeter and an interior cavity of the outer support structure.
- One or more legs can then be optionally positioned below and secured to the outer support structure to support and raise the outer support structure and, consequently, the entire adjustable bed foundation.
- first pair of cross members that extends perpendicularly from the first side rail to the second side rail across the interior cavity of the outer support structure.
- Each one of the first pair of cross members is spaced apart from the other cross member, such that the first pair of cross members divides the interior cavity into three separate cavities, namely an upper cavity, a central cavity, and a lower cavity.
- the adjustable bed foundation also includes a second pair of cross members that extend perpendicularly between the first pair of cross members and across the central cavity, which is defined by the first pair of cross members as well as the portions of the first side rail and the second side rail falling between the first pair of cross members.
- each one of the second pair of cross members are spaced apart from the other cross member. However, each one of the second pair of cross members is also spaced apart from and in a direction parallel to the first side rail and the second side rail of the outer support structure.
- the exemplary adjustable bed foundation also includes an articulating frame having a stationary section and a head section pivotally connected to the stationary section.
- the stationary section is secured to each one of the second pair of cross members by gap brackets, while the head section extends from the stationary section and is housed within the upper cavity.
- a platform for supporting a mattress is additionally included in the exemplary adjustable bed foundation, and generally includes a top portion that is secured to the head section of the articulating frame and is positioned over the upper cavity, and a bottom portion that is positioned over the central cavity and the lower cavity of the adjustable bed foundation.
- the platform also typically defines one or more vent holes that extend through the platform to provide ventilation to a mattress lying atop the platform.
- the adjustable bed foundation additionally includes an actuator assembly that is operably connected to the articulating frame.
- the actuator assembly comprises a motor that is secured to the stationary section of the articulating frame, and a reciprocating arm that is operably connected to both the motor and to the head section of the articulating frame.
- the motor in operation and upon activation of the motor via a controller and power supply operably connected to the actuator assembly, the motor causes the reciprocating arm to move backward or forward and, consequently, raise or lower the head section of the articulating frame.
- the adjustable bed foundation further includes one or more additional features to increase the performance and/or the functionality of the adjustable bed foundation.
- a retainer bar assembly is included in an exemplary adjustable bed foundation.
- the retainer bar assembly is positioned adjacent to the foot rail and is configured to secure a mattress on the adjustable foundation.
- the retainer bar assembly is also configured to allow the retainer bar of the retainer bar assembly to be moved upward and rotated away from, the adjustable bed foundation, such that a mattress lying on the adjustable bed foundation can then be easily manipulated, (e.g., to change the sheets covering the mattress).
- the retainer bar assembly included in the exemplary adjustable bed foundation includes a retainer bar having a horizontal rod and two legs connected to the horizontal rod, with each of the two legs having an end portion that extends from the legs in a direction substantially parallel to the horizontal rod.
- the retainer bar assembly further includes a pair of brackets that each generally defines at least one channel configured to receive an end portion of one of the two legs.
- each channel of the brackets of the retainer bar assemblies includes a vertical segment and an angled segment, such that each channel is configured to allow the horizontal rod to be moved (e.g., pulled) upward and then rotated away from each bracket to allow easier manipulation of a mattress positioned on the adjustable bed foundation.
- the adjustable bed foundation further includes a third pair of cross members that are spaced apart from one another and that extend perpendicularly from the foot rail to the cross member of the first pair of cross members that is in closest proximity to the foot rail.
- the third pair of cross members By extending the third pair of cross members from the foot rail to the cross member of the first pair of cross members in closest proximity to the foot rail, the third pair of cross members not only provides the structural support required for the retainer bar assembly, but further provides increased support and stability to the exemplary adjustable bed foundation.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exemplary adjustable bed foundation made in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 2 is another perspective view of the adjustable bed foundation of FIG. 1 , but showing a head section of the adjustable bed foundation upwardly rotated;
- FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the adjustable bed foundation of FIG. 1 , and showing the platform removed from the adjustable bed foundation;
- FIG. 4 is a partial perspective view of the adjustable bed foundation of FIG. 1 , and showing the actuator assembly of the adjustable bed foundation;
- FIG. 5 is another partial perspective view of the adjustable bed foundation of FIG. 1 , and showing a leg positioned beneath and secured to the outer support structure of the adjustable bed foundation;
- FIG. 6 is another partial perspective view of the adjustable bed foundation of FIG. 1 , and showing a retainer bar assembly positioned adjacent to the foot rail of the outer support structure of the adjustable bed foundation.
- the present invention includes an adjustable bed foundation.
- the present invention includes an adjustable bed foundation that makes use of an articulating frame including a head section and stationary section, where the stationary section is secured to one or more cross members to reduce deflection of and damage to the adjustable bed foundation upon rotating the head section upward.
- an adjustable bed foundation 10 that includes an outer support structure 20 having a head rail 22 , a foot rail 24 , a first side rail 26 , and a second side rail 28 .
- the foot rail 24 is spaced apart and parallel to the head rail 22 .
- the first side rail 26 then extends from the head rail 22 to the foot rail 24
- the second side rail 28 extends from the head rail 22 to the foot rail 24 in a direction parallel to the first side rail 26 , such that, upon the joining together of the rails 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , the head rail 22 , the foot rail 24 , the first side rail 26 , and the second side rail 28 collectively define both a perimeter and an interior cavity 30 of the outer support structure 20 .
- legs 72 a , 72 b , 72 c , 72 d are then, optionally, positioned below and secured to the outer support structure 20 adjacent to the corner brackets 73 a , 73 b , 73 c , 73 d to support and raise the outer support structure 20 and, consequently, the reminder of the adjustable bed foundation 10 described herein below.
- first pair of cross members 40 , 41 that each extend perpendicularly from the first side rail 26 to the second side rail 28 across the interior cavity 30 of the outer support structure 20 .
- Each one of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 is spaced apart from the other cross member, such that the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 divides the interior cavity 30 into three separate cavities, namely an upper cavity 32 , a central cavity 34 , and a lower cavity 36 .
- a second pair of cross members 42 , 43 that extend perpendicularly between the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 and across the central cavity 34 defined by the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 and the portions of the first side rail 26 and the second side rail 28 felling between the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 .
- each one of the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 are spaced apart from the other one of the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 .
- each one of the second, pair of cross members 42 , 43 is also spaced apart from and in a direction parallel to the first side rail 26 and the second side rail 28 of the outer support structure 20 to thereby define an internal support area 38 within the central cavity 34 .
- the head rail 22 , the foot rail 24 , the first side rail 26 , and the second side rail 28 of the outer support structure 20 , as well as the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 and the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 are generally comprised of a material having a hardness and rigidity sufficient to support a mattress and any users positioned on the mattress as the exemplary adjustable bed foundation 10 is articulated, but that also is capable of being readily joined together, such that the head rail 22 , the fool rail 24 , the first side rail 26 , and the second side rail 28 of the outer support structure 20 , as well as the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 and the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 can readily be attached to one another and assembled.
- Such materials include, but are not limited to, wood-based materials, such as oriented strand board (OSB), medium density fiberboard (MDF), high density fiberboard (HDF), and the like.
- OSB oriented strand board
- MDF medium density fiberboard
- HDF high density fiberboard
- the head rail 22 , the foot rail 24 , the first side rail 26 , and the second side rail 28 of the outer support structure 20 are each made of MDF that can be sufficiently joined together using wood screws and wood glue and then further fastened together using four corner brackets 73 a , 73 b , 73 c , 73 d , as perhaps best shown in FIG. 5 , to create a unitary outer support structure 20 .
- first pair of cross members 40 , 41 and the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 which are also comprised of MDF in the exemplary bed foundation 10 , can then be sufficiently secured to one another or to the first side rail 26 and the second side rail 28 by using wood glue and screws.
- numerous other types of materials and means for fastening various materials together to produce a sufficiently hard and rigid outer support structure and cross members of an exemplary adjustable bed foundation can also be used without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
- the adjustable bed foundation 10 also includes an articulating frame 50 that is preferably made from metal, such as tubular steel sections having an 11 gauge thickness and that can be welded together.
- the articulating frame 50 includes two sections, namely a stationary section 52 and a head section 54 that is pivotally connected to the stationary section 52 .
- the head section 54 of the articulating frame 50 extends from the stationary section 52 and is housed within the upper cavity 32 of the adjustable bed foundation, 10 , while the stationary section 52 is positioned atop the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 and the cross member 40 of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 that is in closest proximity to the head rail 22 .
- each of the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 and the cross member 40 of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 that is in closest proximity to the head rail 22 each generally have a height that is less than the height of the head rail 22 , the foot rail 24 , the first side rail 26 , and the second side rail 28 such that the articulating frame 50 is flush with the topmost surface of the outer support structure 20 upon being attached to the outer support structure 20 .
- the articulating frame 50 is secured to each one of the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 and to each one of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 by gap brackets 71 a , 71 b , 71 c , 71 d that are secured, to the stationary section 52 of the articulating frame 50 by horizontally-driven screws.
- the reduced size of the articulating frame 50 then, in turn, provides for a stiffer frame structure and also leads to a reduction in deflection of the articulating frame 50 itself upon articulating the adjustable bed foundation 10 . Furthermore, by making use of gap brackets 71 a , 71 b , 71 c , 71 d and horizontal screws to secure the stationary section 52 of the articulating frame 50 to each one of the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 and to the each one of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 , the articulated frame 50 is prevented from moving horizontally relative to the outer support structure 20 and there is also a reduction in the amount of noise generated upon rotating the head section 54 of the articulating frame 50 upwardly.
- the adjustable bed foundation 10 also includes a plurality of cushioning foam inserts or pads 74 a , 74 b that are positioned at least between the stationary section 52 of the articulating frame 50 and each of the second pair of cross members 42 , 43 , as shown best in FIG. 4 .
- the adjustable bed foundation 10 further includes an actuator assembly 56 that is operably connected to the articulating frame 50 .
- the actuator assembly 56 comprises a motor 57 that is secured to the stationary section 52 of the articulating frame 50 , and a reciprocating arm that is operably connected to both the motor 57 and to the head section 54 of the articulating frame 50 .
- the motor 57 in operation and upon activation of the motor 57 via a controller 59 that is operably connected to the actuator assembly 56 and that receives a user input (e.g., either directly or via a remote control), the motor 57 causes the reciprocating arm 58 to move backward or forward through an aperture 49 defined by the cross member 40 of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 in closest proximity to the head rail 22 and, consequently, raise or lower the head section 54 of the articulating frame 50 .
- a controller 59 that is operably connected to the actuator assembly 56 and that receives a user input (e.g., either directly or via a remote control)
- the motor 57 causes the reciprocating arm 58 to move backward or forward through an aperture 49 defined by the cross member 40 of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 in closest proximity to the head rail 22 and, consequently, raise or lower the head section 54 of the articulating frame 50 .
- the adjustable bed foundation 10 further includes a platform 60 that is also made out of a wood-based or other sufficiently hard and rigid material, such as a plastic.
- the platform 60 generally includes a top portion 62 that is secured to the rotating head section 54 of the articulating frame 50 and that is positioned over the upper cavity 32 , and a bottom portion 63 that is positioned over the central cavity 34 and the lower cavity 36 .
- the platform 60 also defines one or more vent holes 61 that are spaced across the platform 60 and that extend through the platform 60 to provide ventilation to any mattress lying atop the platform 60 on the adjustable bed foundation 10 .
- the adjustable bed foundation 10 also includes one or more additional features to increase the performance and/or the functionality of the adjustable bed foundation.
- a retainer bar assembly 80 is included in the adjustable bed foundation 10 and is positioned adjacent to the foot rail 24 as in typical adjustable bed foundations.
- a portion of the retainer bar assembly 80 included in the exemplary adjustable bed foundation 10 of the present invention is configured to be moved upward and rotated away from an adjustable bed foundation 10 , such that a mattress lying on the adjustable bed foundation 10 can then be easily manipulated.
- the retainer bar assembly 80 included in the exemplary adjustable bed foundation 10 includes a retainer bar 81 having a horizontal rod 82 and two legs 83 a , 83 b connected to the horizontal rod 82 , with each of the two legs 83 a , 83 b having an end portion 84 a , 84 h that extends from the legs 83 a , 83 b in a direction substantially parallel to the horizontal, rod 82 .
- the retainer bar assembly 80 further includes a pair of brackets 86 a , 86 b that each generally define at least one channel 87 a , 87 b configured to receive an end portion 84 a , 84 b of one of the two legs 83 a , 83 b .
- each channel 87 a , 87 b of the brackets 86 a , 86 b of the retainer bar assembly 80 includes a vertical segment 88 a , 88 b and an angled segment 89 a , 89 b , such that each of the channels 87 a , 87 b is configured to allow the horizontal rod 82 to be moved (e.g., pulled) upward and then rotated away from each bracket 86 a , 86 b .
- a retainer bar assembly configured to be rotated away from a bed foundation, see, e.g., International Patent Application No. PCT/US2013/053729, filed Aug. 6, 2013, and which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety,
- the adjustable bed foundation 10 also includes a third pair of cross members 44 , 45 that are spaced apart from one another and that extend perpendicularly from the foot rail 24 to the cross member 41 of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 that is in closest proximity to the foot rail 24 .
- the third pair of cross members 44 , 45 By extending the third pair of cross members 44 , 45 from the foot rail 24 to the cross member 41 of the first pair of cross members 40 , 41 in closest proximity to the foot rail 24 , the third pair of cross members 44 , 45 not only provides the structural support required for the retainer bar assembly 80 , but further provides increased support and stability to the exemplary adjustable bed foundation 10 .
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